Smith System Quiz: Get the Big Picture in Driving

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What is the first step of the Smith system?

Aim high in steering

What is the second step of the Smith system?

Keep your eyes moving

What is the third step of the Smith system?

Get the big picture

What is the fourth step of the Smith system?

Make sure others see you Signup and view all the answers

What is the fifth and final step of the Smith system?

Leave yourself an 'out' Signup and view all the answers

What is a space cushion?

The area around a car used to avoid a hazard Signup and view all the answers

How many seconds is the following distance in good conditions?

3-4 secs Signup and view all the answers

How many seconds is the following distance in poor weather?

5-6 secs Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'I' stand for in the IPDE process?

Identify Signup and view all the answers

What is a hazard?

Anything that makes you change speed or direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the field of vision?

The area you can see around you while looking straight ahead Signup and view all the answers

What two types of vision are there?

Central vision and peripheral vision Signup and view all the answers

Define orderly visual search pattern.

The process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence Signup and view all the answers

What is scanning?

Glancing continually and quickly with brief fixations through your orderly visual search pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is selective seeing?

Seeing what is important to the driving task Signup and view all the answers

What is sight distance?

The distance you can see before your vision is blocked Signup and view all the answers

What is depth perception?

The ability to judge distance between two objects Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'P' stand for in the IPDE process?

Predict for the worst Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'D' stand for in the IPDE process?

Decide Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'E' stand for in the IPDE process?

Execute Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym for the 4 categories of hazards?

SHOP Signup and view all the answers

What 4 actions can you take to avoid a hazard?

Speed up, slow down, steer left, steer right, steer a combo Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 requirements of Safe Path of Travel?

Visibility, Space, Traction, Traffic Flow Signup and view all the answers

What is separating hazards?

When you have two or more hazards and at least one is moving Signup and view all the answers

What are compromising hazards?

When you have two or more hazards none of which are moving: you give greater space for greater hazard and equal space to equal hazard Signup and view all the answers

What is minimizing hazards?

When you only have one hazard and you put as much space between you and the hazard as you can. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Smith System

Step one: Aim high in steering to maintain a forward perspective and anticipate issues.
Step two: Keep your eyes moving to remain aware of surroundings and potential dangers.
Step three: Get the big picture by assessing the environment for vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles.
Step four: Make sure others see you through signaling and positioning to enhance visibility to other drivers.
Step five: Leave yourself an "out" for an escape route in case of danger.

Distance and Space Management

Space cushion: Maintain an area around the vehicle to avoid hazards.
Ideal following distance: 3-4 seconds under normal conditions; increase to 5-6 seconds in poor weather.

IPDE Process

"I" stands for Identify: Recognize potential hazards and risks around you.
"P" means Predict: Anticipate potential actions of others and worst-case scenarios.
"D" stands for Decide: Determine the best course of action in response to identified hazards.
"E" means Execute: Implement the chosen action safely and efficiently.

Hazards and Vision

Hazard defined: Anything that necessitates a change in speed or direction.
Field of vision: The area visible while looking straight ahead, including both central and peripheral vision.
Types of vision: Central vision focuses directly ahead; peripheral vision detects motion and objects on the sides.
Sight distance: The distance visible before an obstruction limits view.
Depth perception: The ability to gauge the distance between objects accurately.

Visual Search and Scanning

Orderly visual search pattern: Regularly examine critical areas while driving.
Scanning: Continuously glance quickly at surroundings, maintaining awareness through an orderly pattern.
Selective seeing: Focus on crucial elements relevant to driving tasks.

Hazard Management

SHOP: The four categories of hazards encompass: Surface, Human, Object, and Parked vehicles.
Actions to avoid hazards: Speed up, slow down, steer left, steer right, or combine steering actions.
Requirements for a Safe Path of Travel: Visibility, Space, Traction, and Traffic Flow.

Hazard Interaction

Separate hazards: When multiple hazards are present, and at least one is in motion.
Compromise hazards: Engaging with multiple stationary hazards by assigning space proportionally based on risk.
Minimize hazards: Create maximum distance from a single moving hazard to enhance safety.

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Test your knowledge on the Smith system and IPDE process in this drivers education quiz. Learn the essential steps that ensure safety and efficiency while driving. Perfect for beginners and those preparing for their driving tests.

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